What is 48/52 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{48}{52}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{52} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{48}{52} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{52} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{288}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $104$. The GCD of $288$ and $104$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 8}{104 \div 8} = \frac{36}{13}$

Answer $\frac{48}{52}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{36}{13}$

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